GUESTS FOR MARCH 15

Operation Access
The Bay Area is the first in the nation to provide California's 7 million uninsured with health care. Founded ten years ago by two Bay Area doctors, Operation Access is a non-profit, volunteer network that provides free outpatient surgical care.
Operation Access

Bridging the Healthcare Gap

San Francisco

415-733-0052

operationaccess.org

American Red Cross Bay Area

It never too soon to plan ahead for any emergency or disaster. The American Red Cross reminds us to make communication plans with family and to build an emergency kit.
American Red Cross Bay Area

1-888-4-HELP-BAY

bayarea-redcross.org

SFSU Stories

Each year, students of San Francisco State University's Electronic Broadcasting Department are invited to show their video stories on community organizations.
"Young at Heart", produced by Danielle Murray highlights a community outreach program run by a group of students at Stanford who are spreading the joy of music to the elderly.
"Young at Heart" Stanford University Valerie Byrnes email: brynes@stanford.edu
Producer Elaini Chan brings us "The Night Ministry", a unique program that has Reverend Don Fox walking late night streets of San Francisco
San Francisco Night Ministry

Crisis counseling and referral

415-986-1464, 10 pm-4 am

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BayKids
BayKids is a unique program that helps children express how they feel during long hospital visits. Using the creativity of filmmaking, kids are able to take their minds off their ailments and learn the excitement of being behind and in front of the camera.
BayKids

1007 General Kennedy Ave

San Francisco, CA 94129

415-561-6262

Baykids.org


PALS
Proving Assistance and Linkages to Services, or PALS, is a research project studying how mentally ill inmates can get back on their feet once they've been released. The study is working with the Santa Clara County Jail
PALS

c/o Adult Custody Mental Health

150 W. Hedding

San Jose, CA 95110

408-998-3285 x1598


Stepping Stones Growth Center

This San Leandro non-profit organization is designed to help the developmentally disabled learn job skills and to enhance their self esteem. Stepping Stones will hold their first 5km; 10 Run and Walk fundraiser in June 2003.
"Every Step Counts"
5K, 10K Run/Walk

San Leandro Marina

June 28, 9 am.

Stepping Stones Growth Center

311 MacArthur Blvd

San Leandro, CA 94577

510-568-3331

steppingstonesgrowth.org

Operation Yellow Ribbon
Operation Yellow Ribbon is a project under "Christina Cares", a non-profit that provides care packages to our military men and women overseas.
OYR and "Christina Cares" has a long list of military personnel who write requesting specific items, such as toiletries and personal care items and the most popularly requested item, baby wipes.
Founders Jared Sowards of Operation Yellow Ribbon and Christina Clark of "Christina Cares" joined forces and sending hundreds of packages overseas each month.
Operation Yellow Ribbon
PMB 199
2059 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124-2024
408-437-7238
operationyellowribbon@yahoo.com

The Princess Project
Every high school girl wants to go to the prom, but some can't afford the cost of evening wear and accessories. In it's second year, The Princess Project provides prom dress to those who cannot afford to purchase new clothing. Dresses may be donated through March 9, 2003.
The Princess Project
P.O. Box 471045
San Francisco, CA 94147-1045
info@princessproject.org

Black Cuisine and Black History Month
Each year the Bayview Hunter's Point community holds a Black Cuisine and Family Festival as part of their Black History celebrations. The event centers on a cooking contest with which benefits the Bayview Hunters Point Senior Center.
22nd Annual Black Cuisine Cooking Contest and Family Festival
Saturday, March 1,
1706 Yosemite at Third Street
San Francisco
415-822-1444
The Long Walk for Freedom
Seventy 11th grade students at San Francisco's George Washington High School participated in a project that integrated English, history and the arts. The results were a documentary and a photo and art exhibit. The documentary showed how high school students learned about the civil rights movement from Bay Area civil rights activists.
The project was sponsored by the Community Works/California.
The Long Walk for Freedom Exhibit
SF Main Library
Now through March 20

The Long Walk for Freedom Documentary
KQED
Feb. 26, 2003, 7:30 pm


Obesity
Nearly one-fourth of American children under twelve years of age are obese. The resulting weight gain leads our children to diabetes, hypertension and Possible heart disease.
Why is the becoming a national epidemic?
Center of Weight and Health
UC Berkeley
510-642-2790

Banning soft drinks from public schools
In 2002, Oakland public schools banned the selling of all soda and candy on school campuses. The San Francisco schools district has also followed with their own soft drink ban, effective August 2003. We'll discuss the ramifications of the ban and how schools have been affected by the loss of soda revenues.
Way to go Kids
A weight management and activity program from Children's Hospital Oakland, "Way to go Kids" is a six-week plan that helps families and children learn how to eat more nutritiously.
Way to go Kids
Children's Hospital Oakland
Clinical Nutrition Department
510-428-3885
Contact: Karen Amorde-Spalding
kspalding@mail.cho.org


China Natural History Project
Over the next five years, Bay Area scientists will travel to China's remote Gaoligong Mountains in Yunnan Province where one of the world's largest biodiverse regions exists. Many rare and endangered species, including three new types of frogs, have already been discovered during the scientists first visits in 2002.

California Academy of Sciences
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
415-750-7245
www.calacademy.org

Black History Month
For the past four years, students from Oakland's Fruitvale Elementary School have presented their own museum collection of Black History events. The school offers an open house where the public is invited to view the students' Black History collection of hundreds of toys, dolls, memorabilia that are used to illustrate historic events and African American accomplishments.

Fourth grade students from Fruitvale will present vignettes what they've learned about Black women of courage.

Black History Month Exhibit
Through March 7
Fruitvale Elementary School
3200 Boston Ave.
Oakland
510-879-1170


Angel Island Association

Each year the AIA offers docent training opportunities for those who are interested in learning about the history of Angel Island.

Volunteers are trained over a six week period and lead tour groups throughout Angel Island.

Angel Island Docent Training
Training begins March 1
Angel Island State Park
415-435-3522
www.angelisland.org

Asian Americans Fair Game?
When it comes to racist taunts or comments, are Asian Americans fair game? Whether true or not, the community is beginning to feel that way. There was no public outcry in June of 2002, when basketball star Shaquille O'Neal made ethnic comments on national television when referring to Chinese basketball player Yao Ming in June of 2002. That began the so-called "Shaq Controversy". Now, the national organization of Chinese Americans has taken up the mantle of trying to educate the public about racist remarks made at the expense of Asians. D.K. Lu, past president and board member of the organization of Chinese Americans of Silicon Valley talks about the OCA's concerns.

Organization of Chinese Americans
of Silicon Valley
650-961-8888

Poetry Slam
A Literacy arts program, Youth Speaks is a non-profit organization that encourages teenagers to express themselves through poetry. Teens will be competing locally for a chance to go on to Chicago for a national Poetry Slam competition.

Youth Speaks
415-255-9035
http://www.youthspeaks.org

Pets In Need
This non-profit has a no kill policy for their dogs and cats. Animals are rescued from other agencies when they run out of time and space.

Pets In Need
Redwood City
650-367-1405
http://www.petsinneed.org/

Nude Anti-War Activists
Bay Area women have chosen an unconventional way to protest the war with Iraq by creating anti-war slogans with their naked bodies. Two from Marin County and members of Unreasonable Women Baring Witness talk to us about how they grabbed the nation's attention with their peace demonstration.

Unreasonable Women Baring Witness
P.O. Box 573
Marshall, CA 94940
infor@baringwitness.org
www.baringwitness.org

Zaricor Flag Collection
From the largest historical American flag collection in the world, we are introduced to the history of the American flag. Collector, Ben Zaricor explains the background of the flags and the symbolic representation.

Zaricor Flag Collection Exhibition
The Presidio Officer's Club, S.F.
Jan. 14 - Feb. 16
www.atthepresidio.com

Oakland Jazz Foundation
Being a professional musician carries the risk of many health effects. The founder of The Oakland Jazz Foundation tells us about how the organization is helping jazz musicians with health coverage.

Oakland Jazz foundation
1-866-625-5299
www.oaklandjazzfoundation.org

Mushroom Day at the Randall Museum
It's rainy season in the Bay Area and with the rain comes a variety of wild mushrooms. Mike Boom, president of the Mycological Society educates us on the different mushrooms found in the Bay Area Wilds that are either edible or deadly. Learn about mushrooms at the Randall Museum.
Free "Mushroom Day" at the Randall Museum
199 Museum Way
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 554-9600
www.randallmuseum.org

Teen Ambassadors
The Eden Youth Health Advisory Council encourages youth involvement in educational, civic and political issues that affects their community. The council is looking for high school students to participate in the Community Prevention of Alcohol Related Problems (CommPre) project.
Eden Youth Health Advisory Council
CommPre
22652 Second Street
Hayward, CA 94541
510.247.8207
www.horizonservices.org

Women's Lifeline
S.I.S.T.E.R. (Supportive, Intensive System of Treatment, Empowerment & Recovery) is a non-profit, women's health organization based in West Oakland. S.I.S.T.E.R. focuses on women's recovery from drug and alcohol abuse on a physical, emotional and mental level.
S.I.S.T.E.R.
1324 Adeline St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 645-4290
www.sisterecovery.org

Food Addiction
As with any addiction involving drugs or alcohol, people with an addiction to food have trouble controlling their eating habits. They become obsessed and abusive with food. They gain weight, diet uncontrollably, binge, eat secretively, exercise compulsively and have general feelings of hopelessness in helping themselves.

Guests Melissa and Erin talk about their food addiction and how through Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, they've overcome their addiction through the abstinence of sugar and flour in their diet.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
408-491-9824
1-800-600-6028
www.foodaddicts.org

Season of Sharing
KTVU joins the San Francisco Chronicle in presenting the annual Season of Sharing Fund. The Fund gives Bay Area families and people much needed financial assistance all year long. To find out how you can help, see the coupon in the Chronicle or find the link to Season of Sharing through their website at www.seasonofsharing.org .

"Greens & Gifts"
The Strybing Arboretum Society invites the public to attend their annual holiday sale of gifts, fresh greens and wreath making. Sign up for classes to create your own holiday wreath. Proceeds help support Golden Gate Park's Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

"Greens & Gifts"
Strybing Arboretum Society
Golden Gate Park
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 am - 2pm
Wreath making classes Dec. 13 & Dec. 14
415-661-1316
www.strybing.org

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
One hundred Berkeley artists and craftspeople will open up their workshops and studios for this annual holiday sale. Meet these professional artists and admire their work as they show you how they make ceramics, ornaments, furniture, clothing, blow glass and more.

Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios
A self-guided tour
Weekends during December
510-845-2612
www.berkeleyartisans.com

"At Home for the Holidays"
The American Society of Interior Designers presents, "At Home for the Holidays", featuring 80 vignettes of holiday and winter themed designer table decorations. This self-guided tour of showrooms in the San Francisco Design District is open weekdays through Dec. 13th. Proceeds benefit the Center for Child Protection at Children's Hospital Oakland.

"At Home for the Holidays"
SF Design District
Weekdays now through Dec. 13th.
415-626-2743
www.athomefortheholidays.com

Holiday Sale
Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland provides severely disabled adults with disabilities a chance to create art through educational programs. Each year, some of their artwork is made available during their holiday sale. Proceeds benefit both artists and the Center's programs.

Holiday Sale
Now through Jan. 10, 2003 Creative Growth Art Center
355 - 24th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
510-836-2340
www.creativegrowth.org

Italian Heritage
A new historical photographic exhibit called "Con Le Nostri Mani: Italian Americans at work in the East Bay" documents the history of Italian Americans during the turn of the century. Back then, Italian Americans held one of the most prominent communities in the East Bay. The exhibit is currently on display and will run through January 8, 2003 at the Temescal Branch Library in Oakland.

The exhibit is curated by the Italian American Heritage Committee and sponsored by a grant from the National Italian American Federation.

"Con Le Nostri Mani: Italian Americans at work in the East Bay"
Temescal Branch Library
Oakland
510- 597-5049
www.oaklandlibrary.org

Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah
Thousands of people gather each year for Sing-It-Yourself Messiah, a giant holiday sing-along at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco. This is a benefit event for the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and will be held on December 5th from 8 p.m. This truly is one of the largest choruses in the world with nearly 3,000 singing audience members. Everyone is welcome to participate. Experience or training is not required.

Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah
Davies Symphony Hall
San Francisco
Dec. 5, 2002, 8 pm
415- 864-6000

Pet Adoption
Katie and Snoopy are two adorable dogs who are in desperate need of a good and caring home. The two are part of Pets in Need, the first no-kill shelter located in Redwood City.

Pets In Need
873 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, Ca 94063
650-367-1405
www.petsinneed.org

Ramadan
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, headquartered in Washington, D.C. with local chapters across America, was established to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America. This month, millions of Muslims are celebrating Ramadan, a holy celebration when Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having sex between sunrise and sunset. The fast is broken each evening with family and friends. Afterwards, it is recommended that everyone go to the mosque for special prayer. For more information, contact CAIR.

Council on American-Islamic Relations
408.986.9874
www.cair-net.org

Community Gatepath
Community Gatepath is a non-profit organization in Burlingame that works to train and employ developmentally disabled people. Their human services department provides support, consultation and education for families with disabled children as well as employment training for disabled adults. The business services division serves as an employment office for entry-level positions in various industries. Their motto is "Turning Disabilities into Possibilities."

Community Gatepath of Northern California
650.259.8500
www.communitygatepath.com

Volunteer Center of San Francisco
Looking to give back to the community this holiday season? The Volunteer Center of San Francisco publishes a Holiday Wish List for non-profit organizations looking for donations or volunteer help. The center also keeps an extensive online database of volunteer opportunities for youth and constantly updates their ongoing database of opportunities for the general public.

Volunteer Center of San Francisco
800-CARE-123
www.producepair.com

"The Produce Man"
Fall is upon us and there is plenty of great produce on the market. Everything from tangerines, mandarins, cherimoya, persimmons, kiss of burgundy artichokes, chestnuts, fall figs, giant avocados, blue pumpkins, Hawaiian purple yams, Arkansas black apples and much, much more. Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian provides information on the Best buys for fall produce. Dan Avakian and his partner, Guido "The Gardner" Ferro, also known as "The Produce Pair" recommends that everyone eat at least 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day.

Log onto their website for produce information and recipes.

The Produce Pair www.producepair.com

Rotaplast and Rotary Club
Through Rotaplast International, The Rotary Club of San Francisco sponsors American nurses and doctors to travel around the world to provide free eye and cleft palate reconstructive surgery for children.

A medical team recently returned from China where they helped over 150 children. Rotaplast will also be holding a fundraiser on April 5, 2003 at the Marriott Hotel in Burlingame.

Rotaplast International
www.rotaplast.org

SF Rotary Club
415-923-0645
www.sfrotary.com

Obesity and Diabetes II in Children
Nearly 9 million kids ages 6 to 19 are considered obese. Weight gain and a sedentary lifestyle are two of the factors contributing to a high number of Type II diabetes in children.

Children's Hospital and Research Center, Oakland is conducting a research project on Type II diabetes. People with Type II diabetes, ages 10 to 65, are invited to participate.

Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland
Pediatric Clinical Research Center
510-428-3885 ext. 5776
jprice@mail.cho.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Greater Bay Area
1-888-533-9255
www.jdrfgreaterbay.org

Solar Home Tours
Homes are going solar! Find out how you can remodel your home to use solar energy, saving money for yourself and helping the environment. Solar home tours are being offered in the cities of Davis, Arcata, Marin county, the East Bay and in Silicon Valley.

Northern California Solar Energy Association
Solar Home Tours
October 5, 2002
www.norcalsolar.org

Ferry Plaza Market
The 2003 opening of the newly renovated S.F. Ferry Building will be the permanent home of the popular Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market. The market offers some of the freshest flowers, fruit, vegetables, and organic produce available to the public.

Organizers are inviting the public for a sneak peak preview of the Ferry Building and gala dinner on Saturday, October 19, 2002. The event benefits The Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture (CUESEA).

The Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture
Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market Sneak Preview
Reception and Gala Dinner
October 19, 2002
(415) 353-5650
www.cuesa.org

www.ferryplazafarmersmarket.com

Asian American Teen Violence
Is the Asian Model Minority fact or fiction? A representative from Asian Pacific Psychological Services speaks out on the rising Asian American violence and drug-use statistics as well as Asian gangs and poverty.

Asian Pacific Psychological Services
3905 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94805
510-233-7555

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